Access one of the world's most prestigious passports with Austrian citizenship.
Live and work in Europe without restrictions and enjoy visa-free travel within the EU member states and the Schengen Area; as well as the USA, Canada, and Switzerland.
Best place to live for you and your family.
Your path to the European Union with tax advantages.
One of the safest and most stable countries in the world.
Austria dual citizenship is possible under the Citizenship by Investment program.
Requirements to get Austria Citizenship by Investment
Investment Options to Acquire Austrian Citizenship
5 Steps to get Austrian Citizenship by Investment
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Pros and Cons of Getting Austrian Citizenship By Investment
Benefits
Drawbacks and risks
Become an EU citizen with the right to live and work anywhere in the European Union.
Extremely high minimum investment of €7-10 million, one of the highest in the world.
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 185 destinations worldwide with an Austrian passport.
Passive investments like government bonds or real estate do not qualify, only direct business investments.
Excellent reputation of the Austrian passport, one of the strongest in the world.
Lengthy application process of 24-36 months, much longer than most other citizenship by investment programs.
Access to Austria's high-quality healthcare and education systems.
Strict due diligence and background checks, even minor issues can disqualify applicants.
Austria has a strong, developed economy and is a great place to do business.
Applicants must demonstrate "extraordinary merit" and prove their investment will significantly benefit Austria.
Austria CBI vs Caribbean CBI programs
Caribbean CBIs
Austria CBI
Investment Amount
Caribbean CBI programs generally require a lower minimum investment, starting from around $100,000 in countries like Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica and St. Lucia.
Austria's program does not allow passive investments and requires active participation in the Austrian economy, such as direct investment in a business that generates new exports or jobs
Travel freedom
Caribbean passports provide visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to fewer countries compared to European passports.
Holding an Austrian passport allows visa-free travel to more countries and provides consular protection and assistance throughout the EU.
Processing time
Caribbean CBI programs typically have faster processing times, with some offering a fast-track option that can complete the process in as little as 40-60 days.
Austria's program takes around 3-5 months to issue a passport to successful applicants.
Business opportunities
The Caribbean islands offer business prospects, especially in tourism, but on a smaller scale compared to Europe.
As part of the European Economic Area, Austria provides access to the largest single market in the world and numerous business opportunities across various industries.
